How to tell the difference in Gen 1 an 2 Abu Revo SX

[archer1975]

I've got 2 Abu Revo Sx reels , I'm almost positive one is a gen 2 but the other I'm not sure an need help identifying , Also considering getting them professionally cleaned an greased any recommendations an prices would be helpful. Thanks


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[Mike Cork]

I can clean them for $27.50 each (includes shipping).

The only difference I'm aware of is frame material. Metal to space age material. There are some cosmetics but I don't know those tweaks as much. I want to say the red trimmed one will be a Gen 2. There is no difference internally as far as springs and working pieces.

[Capt. BassinLou]

The one on the left is the GEN 2. I had one for a couple of seasons.

[archer1975]

The spools are different an the handle is straight on one an angled on the other. Both work flawlessly. Hope these continue to hold up so I can hand them down to my son.


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[Mike Cork]

They are really good reels. If taken care of, you should definitely have them for a while. The biggest problem I've seen with them is the ARB going bad. To prevent that keep them clean and lubricated and you won't have any problems.

[LgMouthGambler]

Yep, Gen2 on the left. Both are solid Abus, before that company went south. Mike will get them singing for ya.

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[Tavery5]

I've got 2 Abu Revo Sx reels , I'm almost positive one is a gen 2 but the other I'm not sure an need help identifying , Also considering getting them professionally cleaned an greased any recommendations an prices would be helpful. Thanks


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Gen 1 reels used a single piece spool, the Gen 2 used the split shaft Infini type spool. The Gen 2 reels had stronger magnets in them and were a little easier to get dialed in.  Both really good reels for flipping and pitching.